243

[brog 670]

i am going for my fac and need a rifle for fox control there are six big farms and the land is past for 243 is there any chance of getting a 243 for a first rifle

[GEOFF.223 83]

As long as you have had your license more than 6 months

[brog 670]

As long as you have had your license more than 6 months

my fac

[j316 119]

as long as you have a valid reason for owning this caliber rifle ie deer and fox control if you apply for use on both spiecies puting deer first you should have no problem

[wilbert 6]

I got a .243 and .22lr on my first FAC. I just needed a mentor for the .243 which has its pros and cons but at least I can shoot both fox and deer with the same rifle on my permissions

[brog 670]

what about for fox only and thank you for your help

Edited May 30, 2013 by brog

[j316 119]

they might say you need smaller calibre ie 222 223 if you put 243 if you decide you want to use on deer and foxes as i said before should be no problem

[brog 670]

they might say you need smaller calibre ie 222 223 if you put 243 if you decide you want to use on deer and foxes as i said before should be no problem

cheers mate

[Big steve 0]

I had 223 and 308 on my first FAC ticket but I could only use them in my local shooting club were I am a member

The land I shoot over is approved to 243...

My FAO told me to give it a year and then apply for a variation for the 223 for fox control

 

Hope this helps

 

Steve

[b53hunt 15]

do what i did pal join a club do your dsc 1 and youll get it over land in no time pal

[GEOFF.223 83]

 

 

As long as you have had your license more than 6 months

my fac

Not my fac your fac/ license

[Alsone 789]

Removed as it went ignored.

 

Like I said not intention to hijack - original question had been answered. Sorry if offended anyone.

Edited May 31, 2013 by Alsone

[brog 670]

 

 

As long as you have had your license more than 6 months

my fac

Not my fac your fac/ license

 

cheers for clearing that up i thought if you had one i would be fine

[delswal 3,817]

why would you want a . 243 for solely fox control.........more smaller cals out there for that specific task .223 .204 .22.250. .222 .22 hornet ???....... you may find the firearms officer asking you the same question.............and if he does your reply will be ????........ but good luck any

[DIVERD 34]

I think it depends where you are. i got 243 with my first fac, no mentor or similar. With a DSC 1 or on renewal it is open, which makes little difference really. I really wanted mine open after a couple of years, but as you need permission to shoot the ground, the only difference is it may not be police checked. Most ground is, so the difference is one phone call, or it is here.

 

Mine is now open and i still shoot in the same places.

 

243 may be seen as heavy for fox, 222, 223 and 22 250 are excellent fox rounds, but i use the 243 for everything except reds. However regardless what is hit with a 222 or 243 its day is spoilt, so i would hope you would get it granted as you have good cause.

 

good luck